- 戴罪立功 dàizuìlìgōng to atone for one's crimesto earn merit while under accusation or punishment in order to make up for previous mistakes; to perform meritorious service to atone for a crime
- 立功赎罪 lìgōngshúzuì to atone for crimesTo perform meritorious services to atone for one's crimes or mistakes; to redeem oneself through good deeds.